Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Scrap Craft

Now that afternoon naps are becoming fewer and shorter for Ben, I’ve had to find ways to keep him busy so I can frantically try and get stuff done while destructo-baby is asleep.

Yesterday we cut out a big cardboard B, and he glued all the fabric scraps and buttons to it. He sat by me for almost an hour getting them all on. After it was all dry (which takes awhile when you give a 3 year old a bottle of glue) I trimmed around the edges.

And look how nice and evenly placed those buttons are…. I think he takes after his symmetrically obsessed momma.

What a cute craft idea for your son-- it came out great! Maybe you can do his name, or even the whole alphabet. I'l check my stash for fabric donations for your church and email you for the address to mail them to you. It is so tragic what has happened in Japan-- I'm sure they they will appreciate quilts.

I've never commentes before, but I love that idea! That sounds like a fun thing to do with my kids. And thank you for adding the link about the need for quilts! I'm going to see if I can get my ward or stake to get on board and help out too.

I love this for little ones! We just applied a similar technique at my house, only it was for fairy-loving kindergarteners. http://faithpray.blogspot.com/2011/03/messes-are-artists-true-friend-anne.html

VERY cute idea!! If you can't find the cardstock big enough to make a letter, it could be fun to use a paper plate...covering it with fabric in just the same way...then, put their picture in the middle (maybe, using a very dark fabric right behind their picture...kinda framing it)...

Love this idea!!! I've been looking for some kind light weight decoration for the kids doors. I've got lots of cardboard. I also need a craft for a playgroup that is coming up. Hmm, maybe not playgroup, not sure I'm ready to let the scraps leave the house and I doubt I have enough scraps for ALL the little girls.

can you please email me the address i could send some fabric to? My email is megs.patterson@yahoo.com . I LOVE your blog! I love to quilt but never make the time :( thanks for all the cute ideas and inspiration.

I would be very surprised if it came from my blog and would be even happier if I knew that you read it. http://wearethebrights.blogspot.com/2011/01/learning-and-playing.htmlWe used the chip board letters, I am finding this GREAT for learning the alphabet for my 3 year old.

This is a great idea and it reminds me to get my 3.5 yr old more involved in my quilting. She is constantly looking for something crafty to do while I'm sewing and I forget that there are fun things she can do without needles and pins! Thank you so much for sharing.

What a cute idea! I'm definitely trying this. Also I absolutely love your elephant marching quilt. Is there a pattern available for that? If so I would love to know where I could buy it or find it. My e-mail is halltaryn at gmail.com.Thanks.

oh how cute! Recently my 3yr. old twins made at their preschool little "quilts" by cluing fabrics onto a cardboard and then the teacher cut them at large diamond shaped pieces so that they looked like the quilt was spread out on the ground under their learning trees at home for the letter "Q"

After reading your post and seeing this great project - what a cool way to decorate a sewing room... with letters "I love Quilting" or "I heart fabric!" or "will work for fabric"

hey allison! i found this post as a pin on pinterest. it totally inspired me - and your post is front and center on MY post today! thanks for the influence. http://theviewfromthejohnsons.blogspot.com/2011/07/so-so-so-so-crafty.html

This is not just for little hands! I can think of lots of uses! Thank you for sharing this clever idea... very timely! I've included this link in a blog article! http://lanettascreations.blogspot.com/2013/09/scrappy-things-bakers-dozen.html#.UjLe38asiSo